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Mon 27 Aug 07

TOUCH RUGBY - FUN IN THE SUN

Players past and present together with families and loyal supporters enjoyed Bank Holiday Monday in the sunshine at Sidcup RFC, as we introduced a Touch Rugby competition for the first time in support of the RFU ‘Go Play Rugby’ Campaign.

Eight teams were entered and thanks are due to Allison Couldridge, who allowed the President to make a guest appearance in her team for a couple of games. The 8 teams were split into two groups, which produced a thrilling final between Meares’s Mizzes and Whitford’s Hankies. This was won 5 – 3 by Meares’s Mizzes, who were led to victory by Captain and Man of the Tournament, Colin Meares.

Touch rugby final

The Plate Final was between The Young Ones (U18s) and J.D.’s Dunnits, a Sidcup 1st team of years past. This summed up the whole of the afternoon when The Young Ones overcame their seniors 2 – 0. The youngsters were keen to point out that this trophy was going to be the first of many for the season.

Toucr rugby plate

The trophies were presented by Club Chairman, Ian Anderson and hopefully, with support like we had today, this could become an annual event.

Many thanks go to Neil and Simon Beaton for running the bar-b-q and who had to make a second visit to Morrisons to ensure that no one went hungry.

PJW - 27 Aug 07

REALITY CHECK AT THE SEASIDE

Sidcup travelled to join Bromley and hosts Eastbourne in a three way tournament held in the heat of the English summer! Sidcup took a 1st XV and 2nd XV with an initial party of 20 players leaving early for the coast, in their search for accommodation that had been booked for the evening's entertainment. It is a pity that the following players and supporters didn’t follow suit as this summer's shy sun brought out the whole of south London onto the M25 and A22. Well it seemed like it!

The format for the afternoon allowed the three teams to play in a three way tournament of two twenty minute halves, with the 2nd XVs of Sidcup and Eastbourne playing a full eighty minute game.

Sidcup 1st XV started against Eastbourne up the hill and against the stiff breeze but went into a ten point early lead. This seemed to be the signal to switch off and against a lively Eastbourne side this was very unwise. Having gained promotion into London 3 South East last season Eastbourne looked a talented and well organised side that were not shy of running with the ball. Their appetite in their first pre-season game was greater than Sidcup’s, who could have been labelled heavy legged after their third trial game in a week.

Sidcup were not given the chance of running down the hill as Eastbourne somehow gained the advantage of that for the whole forty minutes. Maybe the fitness training in the heat was the order of the day. Eastbourne finished clear winners 33-17 and will do well in the league Sidcup have just left.

After Eastbourne and Bromley slogged out another forty minutes in the heat, Sidcup took on neighbours Bromley with greater commitment and in less heat as the coastal wind picked up. Sidcup came out on top 22-7 with fly half Francois Maritz opening his account for Sidcup.

Sidcup 2nd XV enjoyed their afternoon playing on an adjacent pitch. Good support work and handling enabled Sidcup to come out on top 55-12 with Jon Cosh scoring a hat trick of tries. This emphasises the competition that there will be for 1st team places this season.

Eastbourne hosted the day well and were true hosts as players from both sides showed the true spirit of rugby by enjoying an evening of pub golf and clubbing in to the early hours.

PJW - 26 Aug 07

Sat 25 Aug 07

NEW SEASON SUBS BECOME DUE 1 SEPT 07

The new season is almost upon us and whilst members of the 500 Club need do nothing to continue their membership (other than let their standing orders run uninterupted), members who choose to pay by annual subscription should now be thinking about making their payments.

The 500 Club has been a great success for the Club and all members that have not yet joined are encouraged to give it serious consideration. For just £15 per month, family membership (2 adults and 2 children) of the Club, free use of the gym (for one adult), 10% discount at the Club shop as well as a chance to be part of the £1,000 monthly prize draw is excellent value for money.

500 Club application form

Annual subscription application forms will shortly be sent out to all members along with the new season Fixture Book but if you want to be ahead of the game, the forms you need can be found by clicking the links below.

Non-playing adult application form
Individual youth (junior or mini) and family application form
Gym membership application form

Also available below is the application form for RBS Six Nations tickets. As normal, tickets will only be allocatied to fully paid-up members.

RBS Six National application form

Fri 24 Aug 07

PRE-SEASON GAME vs. OLD DUNSTONIANS

A second trial game for Sidcup against last seasons rivals Dunstonians from L3SE ended in a win after overall period of eighty minutes split into four quarters.

Under the excellent playing and floodlight facilities of Croydon RFC there was plenty to cheer about for Sidcup with the only down side being that the supporters had to exchange short sleeves for winter coats and umbrellas. It was true November weather!

Again Sidcup took over 30 players and again both experienced and newcomers impressed. Playing these trial periods is always difficult for players but with the well supported summer training Sidcup looked able to change players around without too much difficulty.

Scoring two tries in each quarter made the try tally eight to one with only two conversions being added. Maybe an extra evenings training for the kickers is needed! Only joking.

Tries were scored by Iain Wilson, who opened the evenings account, Liam Rankin, Barry Jackson, Steve Amura, Ryan Conradie, Darryl Vas (from 1yard), Peter Grayson and Jon West.

Sidcup travel to Eastbourne on Saturday ,who were promoted to L3SE at the end of last season, before entertaining Blackheath in the first home game of the 125 season on Sept 1st.

PJW - 23 Aug 07

Sun 19 Aug 07

PRE-SEASON GAMES UNDERWAY
London Irish Amateurs 5 - Sidcup RFC 41

Sidcup RFC made the trip around the busy M25 to Sunbury yesterday, to have their first run out of the season in a friendly with London Irish Amateurs (L3SW). The game was played on the professionals lush first team pitch minus a few markings. The four 20 minute periods allowed the five strong coaching staff to have a look at the the ten new players making their debuts for Sidcup RFC and of course the seven week pre-season training schedule was going to be tested.

With the mixture of these new players and the established players from last season, Sidcup had 34 players looking for game time. This was always going to be a difficult task against a Irish side who only had 18 players. By the time the last period started 4 players from Sidcup joined the Irish line up and impressed!

The afternoon produced a big headache for the coaches as everybody that pulled on the white jersey impressed. This will mean that Sidcup RFC will have a strong squad going into this season's London 2 South campaign.

It was nice to see new skipper Iain Wilson opening this season's campaign with a try and this was followed by a further 6 tries. Try scorers were Iain Wilson, Richard Roddis, Rob Macdonald, Matt West 2, Phil Evans and Matt Ditchfield.

The only injury in the trial was Dave Fennelly, who whilst playing for the Irish sustained a cracked rib. We wish Dave a speedy recovery.

Thanks to all the players, coaches and supporters that made the trip and to London Irish for making us most welcome. A great after match supper.

Sidcup RFC are at Croydon RFC on Wed 22nd Aug playing Old Dunstonians in a trial period game. Kick off is at 7.30pm. See you there.

PJW - 19 Aug 07

Tues 7 Aug 07

JULY 500 CLUB DRAW

July 2007 SRFC 500 Club winners were
£750 - Ian Stephens
£150 - Colin Bensley
£100 - Ian Simpson

The next draw (the August draw) will be on Saturday 1 September 2007

Sat 4 Aug 07

SIDCUP OKTOBERFEST - Sat 6 October 2007, 7pm - midnight

The Oompah Band

Drink, swing and sway with The Oompha Band at the Sidcup Rugby Club Oktoberfest. Dress up as a frau or mann and get a free jug of beer. Tickets cost just £15 each and include a typical German meal of sausages and sauerkraut.

Entrance is by ticket only and the number of tickets is strictly limited - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Tickets are available from Martin 'Marmite' Stock (07708 328449 or stockhousehold@hotmail.co.uk) or Ian Anderson (07867 904590 or ian.anderson@btinternet.com).

Mon 30 Jul 07

SIDCUP WANDERERS TAKE THE BERESFORD-WEBB TROPHY

Sidcup Rugby Wanderers (Cricket Team) added another trophy to the season's collection by winning the Hugh Beresford-Webb trophy in the Twenty20 cricket match against Sidcup Cricket Club, last night (Mon 23 Jul 07).

The reduced 12 over match started but was abandoned after 4 overs when Tom Beament, the Cricket Club No. 3 batsman, tried his best to knock out our Club Captain Iain Wilson by letting go of his bat not once but twice. On the second occassion, whilst retrieving his bat Mark 'Groudo' Sawyer ran him out. What a good sport! This was too much for the umbrellared umpires who abandoned the match (spoil sports !!!).

So a bowling shoot out took place between the 11 players from both sides, each player trying to hit the unptotected stumps. After 11 attempts the score was 1-1 with second team skipper, Paul Edwards, doing the honours for The Wanderers. With sudden death now in force, club skipper Iain Wilson took the responsibilty of the first attempt and knocked the middle stump out of the ground. The cricket club were now panicking and their attemt by the hawaian shirted Jenkins failed, to the delight of The Wanderers.

The underdogs had won. Maybe not through a proper game of cricket but a trophy is a trophy. Mr Hugh B-W gave Man Of The Match to Iain Wilson for his very accurate bowling. I hope he enjoyed the champagne!

PJW - 24 Jul 07

SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2

Click here to download and read the President's Summer Newsletter 2.

If you do not receive this newsletter by email, it may because we do not have your current email address in the membership database. Please let us know you current email address and we will update the records accordingly: info@sidcuprfc.co.uk.

Mon 16 Jul 07

ANOTHER WIN FOR SIDCUP WANDERERS

Sidcup Wanderers

Well, they couldn't help winning as their scheduled opponents pulled out so they arranged a game amongst themselves - Tom Wicks' XI vs. Mark Sawyer's XI. Find out the score and read all the highlights by clicking here to go the Club's forum. If you're not already registered on the forum, simply choose a username and password when prompted.

The Wanderers next game is the highlight of their season - the Twenty20 challenge against Sidcup Cricket Club on Monday 23 July, 5:30pm start. Your support - and your sledging of the Cricket Club - is essential.

Sun 15 Jul 07

DONT MISS OUT......

The gang is back and the pre-season effort as intense as you'd expect from a club that has just been promoted. If you want to be part of the 1st XV sqaud, you need to be there. Don't leave it much longer or you'll never catch up.

Training

Sat 14 Jul 07

EVERGREEN CUP DRAW

Sevenoaks v Tunbridge Wells
Medway v Brockleians
Westcombe Park v Maidstone
Erith v Tonbridge Juddian
Sidcup v Beccehamian
Shooters Hill v Charlton Park
Vigo v Blackheath
Aylesford Bulls v Park House

Matches to be played by the end of October.

Fri 13 Jul 07

PAID WORK IN LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR RUGBY COACHES FROM SIDCUP RFC

From September 2007, a joint effort between Sidcup Rugby Club and Chris Jones will be offering coaching services to schools within Bexley Borough. Chris hopes to improve the skills of young rugby players in the borough and to increase the number of players in Sidcup's mini and junior sections.

As part of this initiative, Chris is actively seeking rugby coaches (qualified and unqualified) that are interested in earning a few pounds by committing to 1 or 2 hours a week for 6 week periods. Click here to find out more or contact Chris on 07905 666901.

Tues 10 Jul 07

ONLY FIVE FIRST TEAM SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR

Only five of the 125 Anniversary 1st XV playing shirts are still available for members to sponsor for next season. For just £100, the sponsors name will be printed on the sleeve of your chosen shirt and, in each home game programme thoughout the season, your name and a catchy one-liner will be prnited under the name of the 1st XV player selected to wear your shirt.

Shirt numbers still available are 3 - 5 - 10 - 14 - 16.

All the 125 Anniversary 1st XV replacements shirts are also still available. These are numbered 17 - 22. These six shirts are available for sponsorship at £50 each.

Anybody interested in sponsoring a 125 Anniversary 1st XV shirt, should contact Phil West on 07740 065089.

SIDCUP RFC SECOND GOLF DAY - WEDS 26 SEPT 07

Following the success of the 125 Anniversary Golf Day, a second golf day has been arranged for later in the summer. The cost is expected to be £55 a-head including dinner back at Sidcup after the golf. The venue is still to be finally confimred but is expected to be Cray Valley Golf Course.

A maximum of 10 teams of 4 can be accommodated, so if you're interested, you'd better be quick. Call Phil West on 07740 065089.

SIDCUP WANDERERS RECORD THEIR FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON

Sidcup Wanderers produced a winning performance on Sunday against the Kent side Hildenborough CC in a 35 over game, shortened to allow everybody to get to the bar quicker!

Highlights:
Miz making all the fielders dive for cover when losing his bat!
Mini Anderson taking 3 wickets in 4 balls plus excellent fielding.
Rocky's light handed removal of all the stumps in the act of stumping!
Miz's delight of informing all he had scored 60 not 50!
Steve Evans bowling a maiden over despite previously never having bowled a ball on target!
Captain Sawyer buying a jug!!!

Click here for the full report on the Club's forum. If you're not already registered on the forum, simply choose a witty username and password when prompted and feel free to join in the jolly banter!

Sun 8 Jul 07

EDF ENERGY INTERMEDIATE CUP DRAW

Beckenham v Eton Manor
Dorking v Bury St Edmunds
Letchworth v Guildford
Old Colfeians v Ruislip
Sevenoaks v Welwyn
Tabard v Wimbledon
Tring (L2N) v Sidcup
Tunbridge Wells v Thurrock

Games to be played Saturday 13 October 2007

Thurs 5 Jul 07

2006/07 LONDON 3 SOUTH EAST WINNERS

L3SE winners

At the recent Kent AGM, Sidcup were presented with the plaque as winners of the 2006/07 London 3 South East league. Club chairman, Ian Anderson, duly presented the plaque to the Danny Mizen, last season's Club captain.

Wed 4 Jul 07

KENT CUP DRAW

The Kent Cup draw was held at the Kent County RFU AGM this evening. Sidcup have been drawn against Sevenoaks, the game to be played at Knole Paddock on Sunday 9 Dec 07.

BEXLEY SUMMER SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Click here to dowload the leaflet being distributed by Bexley Council advertising their Summer Sports Activity programme. The events cover a wide varietry of sports in a number of loactions over the school holiday period with the two rugby events being run by Chris Jones of Sidcup RFC.

Tue 3 Jul 07

PRE-SEASON TRAINING IS OFF AND RUNNING

Despite the inclement weather, turn out was good as number of new players and players moving up from the junior teams joined the senior squad members for the first pre-season training session of the season. Three coaches were on hand to run the session with this number set to increase to five coaches as more players make their way back from their summer break.

New players interested in joining the club should contact us on info@sidcuprfc.co.uk or call Phil Ubee, Head Coach (07773 408454) or Phil West, Club President (07740 065089).

JUNE 500 CLUB DRAW

June 2007 SRFC 500 Club winners were
£750 - Gwyn Samuel
£150 - Eddie Judge
£100 - Jenny West

The next draw (the July draw) will be on Tuesday 7 August 2007

Sun 24 Jun 07

SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Click here to download and read the President's Summer Newsletter.

Sun 17 Jun 07

FARNINGHAM CC v SIDCUP WANDERERS

Sidcup Wanderers lost by 69 runs to very proficient outfit from Farningham CC.

Batting was our strong point against a steady bowling attack. Our top five did well with some good batting. Mark (Groundo) Sawyer and Mini West were the stars with the big hitting West nearly exhausting the Farningham cricket ball supply.

Many thanks to Farningham Cricket Club for their hospitality, which included a great tea and a barbeque after the game. Thanks for Jim Wilson for scoring and Allison for manning the barbeque. Thanks for the supporters that made the trip. A great day was had by all the team with some very funny moments,especially the umpiring of Mr. Farlam-Jones. He did such a biased job he will certainly be demoted to this role for the next match.

PJW - 17 Jun 07

On behalf of and with my other hat on as chairman of Farningham Cricket Club, I would to thank the players and supporters for turning up and playing yesterday. Although the result was not in favour of the rugby club, I think the game was played in a good spirit and as far as I can tell everyone enjoyed themselves. Congratulations to Mini West for a splendid knock.

Also I would like to thank Phil for organising his team and hope that Farningham can give you a chance of revenge next season.

From the chairman of Farningham Cricket Club, celebrating their 150th birthday to the President and all the players and supporters have a great 125th birthday.

JW - 18 Jun 07

Sidcup Wanderers

Thurs 14 Jun 07

125 ANNIVERSARY GOLF DAY

125 Anniversary Golf Day

Paul Attwood and Mark Freeman were joint winners at the Sidcup RFC 125 Anniversay Golf Day held at Royal Blackheath Golf Club on Thursday 14 June 2007.

Many thanks to Bob Messham for oganising such a successful day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the 40 participants.

Click on the image to the left to see all of the photographs taken on the day

Sun 3 Jun 07: Sidcup Wanderers warm up with trail match

Sidcup Wanderers warmed up with a trial match as an impressive 24 members of Sidcup RFC donned their whites in preparation for the season ahead. Competition was fierce as places are highly prized. A few warm up games have been arranged but the undoubted highlight of the season will be when The Wanderers take revenge for the two Twenty20 defeats at the hands of Sidcup CC last season.

Sidcup Wanderers

Sat 2 Jun 07: Sidcup RFC pick up two awards at Rugby RoundUp annual dinner

Sidcup RFC was presented with two awards at the annual Rugby RoundUp awards dinner held at Rugby Lions RFC on Saturday 2 June 2007. The awards for Richard Roddis as joint top try scorer in the league and to the Club for winning the league were both collected from Jeff Probyn by Danny Mizen.

Dan & Jeff

On his return to the club, Danny then presented Richard with his award.

Dan & Rich

Tues 29 May 07: Kathy Hill steps down as Junior Chair and CWO

At the recent AGM, Phil West presented Kathy Hill with a specially engraved pen as a token of thanks from the Committee for all the hard work Kathy has put in for the benefit of the club and especially the youth sections over the recent years.

Kathy Hill

Forthcoming Events

Thursday 14 Jun 07 - 125 Anniversary Golf Day

The 125 Anniversary Golf Day will be held at The Royal Blackheath Golf Club on Thursday 14 June 07. Arrive 11:45am for a ploughman's lunch followed by first tee-off at 1:10pm. The cost is £90 per head and includes a 3 course meal. Click here for details and contact Phil West or Bob Messham to book your place.

2006 golf day winners